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Brown School celebrates Washington University Day at Xi’an Jiaotong University

October 29, 2018November 2, 2021

A delegation from Washington University in St. Louis including Brown School Dean Mary McKay and Center for Social Development leaders participated the celebration of Washington University Day at Xi’an Jiaotong University on October 15.

Shenyang Guo receives Distinguished Faculty Award

September 4, 2018November 2, 2021

Guo, the Frank J. Bruno Distinguished Professor of Social Work Research, is the research director at the Center for Social Development.

With the right mortgage, homeownership builds wealth

May 10, 2013November 12, 2021

The Great Recession, characterized by devastating mortgage defaults, has challenged the traditional belief that homeownership is a good investment. This is particularly true for those with low and moderate incomes.